coasterfreak22108 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 My family and I are planning a trip there on the 1st and 2nd of Oct. We have been there a lot but never for Halloween Haunt just wanted to know how busy it is that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 The 1st will be packed I would expect 60-80 minute lines for the roller coasters and longer for the haunts. The 2nd you'll be able to walk on just about every ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak22108 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thank you Flightoffear i figured the 1st would be busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yep, Saturdays during Haunt are VERY busy. Even Racer had a 30+ minute wait, and Beast at night was 2+ hours. While crowds early in the day were OK (Action Zone was pretty empty when the park opened, only 30 minutes for Invertigo, 15 for Drop Tower, walk-on Flight Deck) by 2:00, the crowds really began to build up. We were still able to ride Adventure Express and Vortex with under 25 minute waits (Vortex's line may look long, but in reality it isn't- I've been out near BLSC and the wait was 20 minutes!), but that was about it. By the time we rode Beast around 11:00, the wait for it was 2 hours. Well worth it, however, as in addition to the usual awesome Beast night ride they added fog effects and cool haunt props for Beast. This is all based on my visit to Kings Island for Haunt in October 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 On a related note, what about Friday nights during Haunt? How bad are the crowds then, and are they generally worse earlier or later in the Haunt season? I'm in the process of working up the courage to try Haunt this year (I'm a big chicken when it comes to being scared), but don't want to have to wait two hours for my first maze only to discover I'm too chicken and leave right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I usually go on the very first one or two nights the haunt is open and on Fridays the park is pretty empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 You really can't figure out how big the crowds are going to be. Once last year I went on a Saturday night and it was a 15 minute wait for every maze, then another Saturday night it was like an hour wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 For any given day of the week, barring unusual weather, generally the later in October, the busier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 On a related note, what about Friday nights during Haunt? How bad are the crowds then, and are they generally worse earlier or later in the Haunt season? I'm in the process of working up the courage to try Haunt this year (I'm a big chicken when it comes to being scared), but don't want to have to wait two hours for my first maze only to discover I'm too chicken and leave right away. Honestly the only scary about Halloween Haunt IS the crowds! I am not doubting jdawg's statement...but I will just say that in all my years of going to Fearfest/Halloween Haunt I would NEVER pick a Saturday over a Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 And if it snows, and a lot, the park will close, or not even open at all. Not that that is likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudecoasterman Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I went on the 2nd last year and it was one of the worst trips ive ever had. It was cold, rainy(not that the weather will be the same) and extremely crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I went on the 2nd last year and it was one of the worst trips ive ever had. It was cold, rainy(not that the weather will be the same) and extremely crowded. But back before the park had their current coaster rain policy that made a trip even better to thin out the crowds...and as for snow...one of my fondest memories was when it was SO cold and snowed a little bit that we eventually went back to our campground cabin to have some hot chocolate and warm up for our next round! Truly good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 That is my only downside to playing HS football. No Friday night Hunt trips... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Honestly the only scary about Halloween Haunt IS the crowds! Pretty much sums up my feelings on Haunt, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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